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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will be Jack's second-in-command?
(a) Harte
(b) Dillion
(c) Lamb
(d) Stephen

2. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?
(a) Dillion
(b) Mowett
(c) Brown
(d) King

3. Which of the following words/phrases did Jack NOT think describing Maturin during the concert?
(a) Poor demeanor
(b) Ancient wig
(c) White-faced creature
(d) Well-groomed

4. What does Jack imagine using to beat down Maturin?
(a) Cello
(b) Gilt chair
(c) Violin
(d) Sword

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.
(a) Sophistication
(b) Culture
(c) Education
(d) Scholarship

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?

2. Which of the following terms does not describe Jack's encounter with Mrs. Harte?

3. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?

4. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?

5. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?

(see the answer key)

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